03/11/2026
We’re delighted to announce the five finalists in the Kiwi Business Heroes Awards 2026! 🎉
Once again, we’ve seen an incredible level of participation and support, with businesses from across New Zealand getting behind this year’s awards.
The businesses that received the highest number of public votes and are now advancing to the final judging round are:
💇♀️ Salute Hair Skin Spa https://www.salute.co.nz/
🚤 Cave Cruzer https://www.cavecruzer.co.nz/
🌿 Hot Water Beach Garden Centre https://www.bulklandscapesupplies.co.nz/
🏡 Mortgage Matchmaker https://www.mortgagematchmaker.co.nz/
🧸 Mini Miracles Educare https://www.minimiracles.co.nz/
A huge congratulations to all five finalists! 👏
Thank you to everyone who entered this year and to all those who took the time to vote and support these fantastic Kiwi businesses. It’s always great to see the passion, hard work and commitment that goes into running a successful business, and we’re proud to help celebrate the people behind them.
The finalists will now head through to the final panel judging, with the overall winners to be announced following judging on Wednesday 18 November.
Wishing all five finalists the very best of luck! 🤞